Starting 01/09/2025
King's Lynn
Full-Time
Duration 1 year
Inclusive Learning
School Leaver / 16 - 18 yr Old Vocational CoursesBluebird
The Bluebird Programme offers our autistic students the opportunity to develop the confidence, communication, life skills and experience required to progress onto further study options at the college, to begin to consider a future in employment or independent living.
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Course Description
Our college provides a safe and supportive environment and specialist facilities such as exclusive access to the Haven, a unique quiet space staffed by specialists, ensuring a secure environment throughout the college day.
In addition to mandatory subjects aimed at fostering essential life, academic and vocational skills, you will have the opportunity to select from a range of optional subjects, so you can grow your skill set and knowledge.
You will have the opportunity to work with Course Leaders and a Job Coach to volunteer and to undertake individual work experience, as appropriate.
As part of your course, you will cover the following mandatory subjects:
- Planning & Progression (target setting & discussing your targets & progress)
- Communication & Confidence development
- Personal & Social Development including Citizenship, Well Being & Autism & Me
- Work Related Study (if appropriate including working with a job coach, volunteering, and work experience)
- Life & Independence Skills- Practical Living Skills, Cooking & Healthy Living
- GCSE English and Maths, or Functional Skills at a level that is appropriate level for you.
- Travel & Independence (TITAN Travel Training)
- Well-being Day
In addition to this you will also get to choose from a list of optional subjects to personalise your timetable and learning experience. Optional subjects on this pathway can change each year but some examples are:
- Creative Writing
- Enterprise
- Out & About/Community Access
- Performance/music
- Haven Social Events/Clubs
- Sport & Leisure
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Entry Requirements
The course is designed exclusively for autistic students.After an initial interview visit, there's a taster session where we can see if the course fits your unique requirements.
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Course Length
How long is this course?
1 year
When does this course start?
01/09/2025
How many hours / days per week is this course?
4 days per week
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Course Fees
* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.
Fee information
Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control. -
Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
We aim to foster social outcomes that promote independence and self-reliance, alongside educational achievements tailored to your individual abilities.
How is my course assessed?
Initially, you will be assessed on an individual basis by your tutors. Subject specific targets will be agreed with you according to your own individual needs.